- Dublin hotel occupancy reached 84.7pc in the year to September 2026
- Average daily rate rose 1.3pc to €177.79
- Revenue per available room increased 1.5pc to €150.50
- Growth lagged Ireland’s CPI inflation rate of 3.3pc
- Dublin is projected to surpass 30,000 hotel rooms by 2028
Dublin hotel occupancy reached 84.7pc in the 12 months to September 2026, slightly ahead of the previous year. According to CoStar data and CBRE Ireland analysis the capital’s hospitality sector continues to operate near capacity. Average daily rate rose 1.3pc year-on-year to €177.79 and revenue per available room increased 1.5pc to €150.50.
Growth lagged Ireland’s Consumer Price Index inflation rate of 3.3pc over the same period. Peak-month United States overnight trips to Ireland have grown by roughly 20pc since 2023. An expanding calendar of international sporting events and concerts is helping sustain occupancy outside the traditional summer peak.
Dublin is projected to surpass 30,000 hotel rooms for the first time by 2028. A development pipeline worth up to €1.2bn will add over 3,500 new rooms including budget hotels, aparthotels and the new five-star Sofitel at Dublin Airport opening in 2027. Rolling 12-month hotel investment in Ireland reached approximately €1.4bn.
